Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
During the Cold War, the US military launched a top-secret quest to revolutionize battlefield mobility by putting individual soldiers in the sky. From dangerous platform rotors and flying jeeps to Bell's iconic hydrogen-peroxide rocket belt and jet-powered backpacks, engineers raced to create a lethal edge over communist forces. Featuring rarely-seen archival footage and declassified tests, this documentary uncovers the brilliant innovations, deadly crashes, and extreme risks behind America's secret flying soldier programs—and why the military ultimately abandoned personal jetpacks in favor of the legendary Huey helicopter.
The World's Weirdest Weapons Series 01 Episode 02
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During the Cold War, the US military launched a top-secret quest to revolutionize battlefield mobility by putting individual soldiers in the sky. From dangerous platform rotors and flying jeeps to Bell's iconic hydrogen-peroxide rocket belt and jet-powered backpacks, engineers raced to create a lethal edge over communist forces. Featuring rarely-seen archival footage and declassified tests, this documentary uncovers the brilliant innovations, deadly crashes, and extreme risks behind America's secret flying soldier programs—and why the military ultimately abandoned personal jetpacks in favor of the legendary Huey helicopter.
The World's Weirdest Weapons Series 01 Episode 02
You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
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This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
